Cookham Medical Centre
Lower Road, Cookham, Berkshire, SL6 9HX

 
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Dr. John Southgate retires

After more than 30 years at Cookham Medical Centre, Dr John Southgate, the senior partner, retired at the end of August 2010.

John went up to Oxford in 1967 to read psychology and physiology. He took up Medicine in 1970 so that he could become a psychiatrist. However the attractions of general practice lured him to the Medical Centre where he started on the first of July 1977. This has satisfied his ambitions in both specialities.

After 33 happy years living and working in Cookham he is swapping his stethoscope for binoculars walking boots and some textbooks on philosophy geology and quantum physics, and returning to study in Oxford.

John’s patients are welcome to nominate another GP, and since Cookham Medical Centre offers a group patient list, rather than being allocated to a specific doctor, there is no need to worry about who to see.

There is a book at reception in the Medical Centre for any patients wishing to record a personal message to John. We all wish him a very happy retirement, and hope to see him from time to time at the PPG Health Information evenings.

The chair is lightweight and folds up easily to go in the boot of even a small car. The first wheelchair has been out on loan almost contantly, and has been a huge success. We're sure that this donation will make it possible for even more patients to enjoy a special day out.

To book the wheelchair, please ask in the medical centre.

 

Second Wheelchair donated to the Medical Centre

Available for free loan

An anonymous donor has very kindly given a second wheelchair to the surgery. The PPG would like to thank them on behalf of the patients of Cookham for this very kind gesture.

As with the first wheelchair, it is intended for use by patients who have a temporary mobility problem, and normally available for up to two weeks at a time.

The chair is lightweight and folds up easily to go in the boot of even a small car. The first wheelchair has been out on loan almost contantly, and has been a huge success. We're sure that this donation will make it possible for even more patients to enjoy a special day out.

To book the wheelchair, please ask in the medical centre.

 

 

Wheelchair presented to Cookham Medical Centre in memory of Beryl Schirn


Available for free loan

This wheelchair has been given to the Medical Centre by the Patient Participation Group as a tribute to Beryl Schirn who died in 2007. Beryl was a founder member of the PPG and chairman for several years. The wheelchair is provided for patients who have a temporary mobility problem. It will normally be available for up to two weeks at a time.

The chair is lightweight and folds up easily to go in the boot of even a small car. It is hoped that it will enable people to enjoy life more.

To book the wheelchair, please ask in the medical centre.